SB5979Introduced in the Senate
Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.
Introduced by Nikki Torres, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.
Where it stands
Senate Rules "X" file.
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Human Services: do pass · February 4, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian | 004B | Yes |
| Tina Orwall | 033A | Yes |
| Judith Warnick | 13 | Yes |
| Claire Wilson | 30 | Yes |
| Noel Frame | 36 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Human Services.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
HS - Majority; do pass.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Senate Rules "X" file.
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